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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.53, 1,025.34 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.53, 1,025.34 and 359.22 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.53 : 1,025.34 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.53/1,025.34 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.53x = 1,025.34 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.53x = 368,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,322.63/684.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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